John Harvey Memorial Grave – Iford Hill Track loop from Peacehaven

John Harvey Memorial Grave – Iford Hill Track loop from Peacehaven

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John Harvey Memorial Grave – Iford Hill Track loop from Peacehaven

01:09

13.1km

240m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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1.40 km

Telscombe Tye

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

This is a lovely well kept track that opens out onto Telscombe Tye, a large grassy expanse with sweeping views over Peacehaven, Saltdean and the sea. It's a fantastic spot to watch the sun rise.

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3.36 km

View Across the South Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

This area is the result of thousands of years of sheep grazing the landscape. In terms of diversity, it is Western Europe’s equivalent to the tropical rainforest. There are many …

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4.36 km

John Harvey Memorial Grave

Highlight • Historical Site

A unique commemoration far beyond the fields.

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4.57 km

Swanborough Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A long fairly gradual climb up Swanborough Hill from south to north. Starts off on quite a stoney terrain then turns into smoother chalk. There are fabulous views over Lewes and the sea at the top.

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6.36 km

Concrete Pathway in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Trail

super fast track with amazing views, surrounded by rape seed flowers in the spring

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6.42 km

Iford Hill Track

Highlight • Climb

Part of the South Downs Way, Iford Hill is a tough climb that'll reward you with spectacular views over chalk grassland meadows, rural farmland landscapes and to the quaint towns …

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6.45 km

Concrete section of the South Downs Way at Iford Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Whilst concrete isn't the best for walking on, when we walked this section of the South Downs Way we were flanked either side by bright yellow oil seed rape fields (May 2022) which increased its beauty remarkably.

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